Borderers sign Pro contract with French side

Two Scottish Women’s International players from the Borders, Chloe Rollie (top) and Scotland captain Lisa Thomson have signed pro contracts with French club side Lille Metropole.

The French team is in the Top 8 league over there and Scotland’s first pro, Jade Konkel, has already signed a deal with the club. Lisa grew up in Hawick and has played for Melrose Ladies while full back Chloe, born in Edinburgh but raised in Jedburgh, has also played for Melrose. They are both Stage 3 Players in the BT Sport Academy.